Remove SoftwareBundler:Win32/Prepscram (Virus removal guide)

SoftwareBundler:Win32/Prepscram is a Microsoft Windows Defender`s signature which indicates that your computer is infected with an unknown unwanted software. This unwanted software usually come with some freeware or from malicious websites that ask users to download and run a Flash Player or Java update. Once started, the SoftwareBundler:Win32/Prepscram will be configured to start automatically when Windows starts. The unwanted software may display lots of unwanted pop-ups, inject ads into web-pages that you are opening in the Internet browser, hijack the web-browser’s settings such as home-page, new tab page and search engine, and so on.

If you find that Windows Defender detects the SoftwareBundler:Win32/Prepscram threat, then don’t wait, follow the step-by-step guide below which will help to remove SoftwareBundler:Win32/Prepscram and any associated malware for free.

Common symptoms of SoftwareBundler:Win32/Prepscram

If you still are not sure that your computer is infected with this parasite, then check your computer for the common symptoms of the infection:

Your browser displays banner ads where previously you have never seen.

Close all programs and windows on your computer. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that named mbam-setup.

Click Next and follow the prompts.

Once installation is complete, click on the “Scan Now” button to start scanning your computer. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.

When the scan is finished, make sure all entries have “checkmark” and click “Remove Selected”. Once disinfection is completed, you may be prompted to Restart.

Scan your computer with AdwCleaner

if MalwareBytes Anti-malware cannot remove the SoftwareBundler:Win32/Prepscram, then we suggests to use the AdwCleaner. AdwCleaner is a free removal tool for browser hijackers, adware, PUPs, toolbars. Also you can ask for help our Myantispyware team below.

Double-click on the KVRT icon found on your desktop. Once initialization process is finished, you will see the Kaspersky virus removal tool screen.

Click Change Parameters and set a check near all your drives. Click OK to close the Parameters window.

Press Start scan button. Kaspersky virus removal tool will now start scanning your computer for known infections. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.

When KVRT has finished scanning, click on Continue to start a cleaning process.

Disinfect browser’s shortcuts

The SoftwareBundler:Win32/Prepscram may also change a desktop shortcut for Chrome, Firefox and IE. Due to this, every time you start the browser, it will open an unwanted web-site.

To clear a browser shortcut, right-click to it and select Properties. On the Shortcut tab, locate the Target field. Click inside, you will see a vertical line – arrow pointer, move it (using -> arrow key on your keyboard) to the right as possible. You will see a text that has been added here. You need to remove it.

When the text is removed, press the OK button. You need to clean all desktop shortcuts for all web-browsers, as they may be infected too.

Reset web-browser’s settings

Chrome

Open the Google Chrome menu by clicking on the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It opens the drop-down menu. Click to Settings option.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Show advanced settings” link. Now scroll down until the Reset settings section is visible, as shown below and click on the Reset settings button.

Confirm your action, click on the Reset button.

Firefox

Open Mozilla Firefox menu by clicking on the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It opens the drop-down menu. Click on the Help button ().

In the Help menu click on the “Troubleshooting Information”. In the upper-right corner of the “Troubleshooting Information” page click on Refresh Firefox button.

Confirm your action. Click on the Refresh Firefox.

Internet Explorer

Open the Internet Explorer tools menu by clicking on the button in the form of gear (). It opens the drop-down menu. Click on the Internet Options.

In the Internet Options window click on the Advanced tab, then click the Reset button. The Internet Explorer will show the Reset Internet Explorer settings window. Select the Delete personal settings check box, then click on Reset button.

You will now need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Protect your computer from annoying ads and malicious sites

To increase your security and protect your computer against new annoying ads and malicious web sites, you need to use an application that blocks access to dangerous ads and web-pages. Moreover, the software can block the display of intrusive advertising, which also leads to faster loading of websites and reduce the consumption of web traffic.

After the download is complete, run the downloaded file. You will see the Setup Wizard program window. Follow the prompts.

After installation is complete, click “Skip” to close the installation program and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” to see an quick tutorial that will help you get to know AdGuard better.

In most cases, the default settings are enough and you do not need to change anything. Each time, when you start your computer, AdGuard will start automatically and block pop-up ads, sites such SoftwareBundler:Win32/Prepscram, as well as other malicious or misleading web page. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the icon AdGuard, which is located on your desktop.

How to ask for help the Myantispyware team

If you are seeking a help for SoftwareBundler:Win32/Prepscram removal then follow these steps.

Copy and paste the contents of the HijackThis log into your post. If you are posting for the first time, please start a new thread by using the New Topic button in the Spyware Removal forum. When posting your HJT log, try to give us some details about your problems, so we can try to help you more accurately.

Wait for one of our trained “Security Team” or Site Administrator to provide you with knowledgeable assistance tailored to your problem with SoftwareBundler:Win32/Prepscram removal.